Hemelvaart van Christus c. 1645 - 1740

Christoffel van (II) Sichem's "Hemelvaart van Christus" (c. 1645 - 1740) is a detailed etching depicting the ascension of Christ into Heaven. This print, part of a series by Sichem, captures the moment of Christ's departure from earth as witnessed by a group of onlookers below. The scene is rendered with fine detail, focusing on the figures' expressions and gestures as they react to the divine event. This artwork is an example of the Dutch Golden Age's interest in religious themes and the visual power of storytelling through printmaking.